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While it may have been used first in CB Talk, doesn't the nickname smokey for Cops come from the "Campaign hat" that both Forest Service Mascot Smokey the Bear and certaing groups of country police officers wear on duty? Shouldn't that be mentioned, although not sure how to find a reliable and accepted source for that... 62.143.204.230 (talk) 22:49, 9 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]
The redirect Pig cop has been listed at redirects for discussion to determine whether its use and function meets the redirect guidelines. Readers of this page are welcome to comment on this redirect at Wikipedia:Redirects for discussion/Log/2024 August 18 § Pig cop until a consensus is reached. Jay 💬 19:53, 18 August 2024 (UTC)